Technology

NATSO and the NATSO Foundation provide solutions to truckstop and travel plaza challenges by providing education uniquely tailored to the industry including a number of resources to assist truckstops with new technology.

NATSO has a number of exciting new member programs created to reduce the significant costs associated with operating a travel plaza and help members successfully market their business. Learn more here.

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Equipment and devices are becoming increasingly connected to each other as part of the Internet of Things (IoT)—a massive network of connected systems, devices and people—and the ability to access and transmit data quickly and automatically is changing the way businesses operate.

In today’s world, an online presence is critical. Consumers are online and they use the internet to find places to eat, shop and fuel. Whether they are searching from home or while on the go, customers and potential customers take to the web to find their next stop.

With increased demands on drivers and hours-of-service regulations, professional drivers are eager to stop for what they need and get back on the road as quickly as possible. Locations are offering more convenient food options and working to speed transactions inside the store, but many have been limited with what they could do on the fuel islands.

A growing number of companies are offering mobile-payment applications, and although the majority of consumers still rely on traditional payment methods, some truckstop and travel plaza operators are preparing for the future and embracing the technology now.